Macao to reopen casinos on Saturday as COVID-19 infections fall: Source
HONG KONG: Macao will reopen the casinos on Saturday (Jul 23), a source with direct knowledge of the information said since authorities seek to unwind some stringent procedures which locked over the world’s biggest betting hub for 12 days to curb its worst break out of COVID-19. Some essential businessesContinue Reading
Singapore continuing to improve connectivity with Johor, says PM Lee
The Johor Sultan is in Singapore for a three-day visit.Continue Reading
Maryland law to allow religious garments in college sports
“We had to make this really tough decision between our love for our faith or our love for sports.”Continue Reading
What to expect at NDP: High-speed navy boat chase, divers jumping off Chinook in Marina Bay
Separately upon National Day (Aug 9), expect to view the parade debut from the CH-47F heavy raise helicopter, the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) alternative to the older model of the Chinook helicopter. It’s involved in a helocasting move, exactly where RSN divers jump into the waters of MarinaContinue Reading
Grant overpayments in Auditor-General report are being recovered, says SkillsFuture Singapore
SkillsFuture Singapore had made overpayments of about S$4. 22 million for grants or loans disbursed between Interest 1, 2018 plus Jun 30, 2021, said the Auditor-General’s Office.Continue Reading
First case of antibody-avoiding Covid subvariant detected
The first case of Covid-19 attributed to a new antibody-avoiding subvariant, BA. 2 . 75, has been recognized in Thailand, but experts do not foresee it causing severe outbreaks, according to the Center for Medical Genomics.Continue Reading
Senior lawmaker says EU supports Taiwan’s ‘sovereign’ existence
TAIPEI: The senior European Union lawmaker said Wednesday (Jul 20) that Taiwan’s future should be made a decision by its own people and that the EU backs the island’s “sovereign” existence, within a pointed warning in order to Beijing. Taiwan lives under the constant threat of invasion by Cina, whichContinue Reading
Top Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay
Russia’s highest ranked female tennis player came out as gay in an interview, while addressing rising homophobic attitudes in the country.Continue Reading
Jail for man who placed camera in shoe, shopping basket to take upskirt videos
SINGAPORE: A man was on Wednesday (Jul 20) jailed pertaining to 10 weeks and fined S$11, 500 for taking upskirt movies of women around various shops including Put on Don Donki. Foo Chuan Wei, 38, earlier pleaded guilty in order to four counts of insulting a woman’s modesty, one countContinue Reading
COE premium for Open Category hits new high of S$114,001 as prices rise across the board
SINGAPORE: The Certificate associated with Entitlement (COE) superior for the Open Class hit an perfect high of S$114, 001 on Wednesday (Jul 20). This broke the record of S$110, 524 from the last bidding exercise which usually closed on Jul 6. The particular Jul 6 physique surpassed the previous reportContinue Reading